Sheep rearing is the most important occupation of the people. Sheep are reared mainly for wool and this has given rise to the wool industry in the velds. Merino sheep is a popular species as their wool is very warm. Queries asked on Sunday & after 7pm from Monday to…
Sherlock Holmes is of course the classic detective story featuring beloved characters that have even invaded our every day speak. Holmes was the epitome of the clever detective – he rarely found a case he couldn’t solve, and even those he couldn’t were often barred by circumstances rather than his…
Usage of term “shrapnel” has changed over time to also refer to fragmentation of the casing of shells and bombs. This is its most common modern usage, which strays from the original meaning. This engraving shows a 12-pounder U.S. shrapnel shell c. 1865. Shrapnel was less hazardous to the assaulting…
Singapore is famous for Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park. Attracting over four million visitors annually, it’s one of the largest attractions in the country and the region. Fines and corporal punishment. Tourist t-shirts often call Singapore a ‘fine city’ thanks to the number of laws and…
The gaps left between successive rails on a railway track, the reason is that the rails expand in summer. The gap is provided to allow for this expansion. If no gap is left, the expansion in summer will cause the rails to bend sideways. That will result in train accidents.…
There are several advantages of smokeless powder over black powder. First, smokeless powder is about three times as powerful as black powder, which extends its range and allows for small caliber ammo. The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with increased pressure. Smokeless powder does not detonate like high explosives…
Was sandwich called that way because of Earl of Sandwich? Let’s find out. (the article continues after the ad) Well, even though there have been sandwiches long before the 4th Earl of Sandwich , surprisingly enough this story is partially true. Let’s find out. (the article continues after the ad)…
Unfortunately, when you witness leaking sap and dying branches on your apricot trees, your tree is under the attack of an unfriendly visitor known as a borer. These insects infest fruit trees such as apricots and often result in severe damage. Hardened amber-like sap on apricot tree Kioto Gummosis and…
Why is Sashimi more expensive than Nigiri? The obvious answer to the expense of Sashimi is in the fish. While Nigiri has the filling rice content, Sashimi does not. You will need more Sashimi to feel full than Nigiri, however, Nigiri does not have as much fresh, high-quality fish content.…
In Israel, Saturday is the official day of rest, on which all government offices and most businesses, including some public transportation, are closed. In Nepal, Saturday is the last day of the week and is the only official weekly holiday. In New Zealand, Saturday is the only day on which…